14 December 2023 23:32
Skating rink is well kept. Ice was in good condition. It would be nice to have rubber mats in front of picnic tables so blades aren't in contact with concrete
24 September 2023 10:42
I've been going to this park for decades, it's a great place 4 a relaxing laid back getaway to enjoy the weather or a perfect place 4 a picnic with your significant loved ones, no matter what brings u there it's worth your time and piece of mind, we usually hang out here on a weekly basis.
15 August 2023 4:16
Excellent and quiet place to walk by the river. Beautiful right now, all of early summer in full bloom.
22 July 2023 14:58
Nice park, ample room to play outdoor games like volleyball and kickball. Restrooms are a bit gross, though this is to be expected for parks.
14 July 2023 3:45
The vibe in Edmonton is always mesmerizing, Trails, rivers and mountains. Communities who love to interact with people contribute something to their life. Even lots of book shelf's in front of many houses for the people who are willing to read
04 June 2023 18:33
So many options for trails and parks, river is near. Close to home and a happy place for me and my pup
31 October 2022 19:48
Excellent park. Plenty of parking. Lots of space to set up a tent or tents for large group. Kids love the playground. Not your typical structure playground you see in school parks.
13 October 2022 21:05
Laurier Park has the best boat launch on the North Saskatchewan River. Ramp walkout to a floating dock with 3 sided tie ups for boats & seadoos allows for easy passenger pickup/drop off and jetski trailer retrieval.

Boat ramp is paved concrete sloped at an ideal angle for easy drive trailer back in and retrieval.

The city did an excellent job on this project, and it’s allowed many Edmontonians to enjoy our river on watercraft.
03 October 2022 23:48
We had a 5&10 k Running room Ultra Night race and it was a lot of fun. Apart from all the descriptions about the park which have already been noted and also located right besides the Edmonton Valley Zoo and connecting Hawrelak Park, this park also accommodates for some interesting events. There were at hundreds of runner tonight as you can gather from my pictures. We also use this trail Thru the park regularly for cycling Thru the park networks. Absolutely amazing!
29 September 2022 15:09
At this park; surrounded by trees you can slide, bounce, swing and climb. What more could you ask for.
18 September 2022 2:18
This and Hawrelak are the best parks in Edmonton in my opinion. They both have the urban park element together with excellent areas of nature to observe fauna and flora. River access is good with boat launch and all. The only thing missing is a good ample beach. It has something for every kind of park-goer if you take into account that Buena Vista is right beside it for the off-leash crowd.
15 September 2022 21:26
Sites were in great condition. Appreciate the garbage and recycling bins on each site. Was the perfect place for the staff picnic!
18 August 2022 6:26
My weekly destination.very will located in the hearts of the city.if you hike or mountain biking you will live the endless trails.if you like the river fishing and boating you can launch your boat here or you can fish from the river bank.a lot of picnic covered site gazebo that you rent through 311.huge green spaces for all the activity ️? ‍️. Edmonton valley Zoo at the corner.you can split the day between both places.
10 August 2022 12:37
This place is best for any age 0 to whatever. For kids they have couple of parks, barbecues, open green field, beautiful trails, bike, shades and clean washroom.
This is my first visit of season but last year 2 times I went there and this one of the family friendly park.
20 June 2022 13:41
Can be a little busy on weekends when the weather is nice, but overall a great park with a little bit of everything for everyone.
23 May 2022 23:12
Busy place during Prime times of the year. Strongly recommend to get reservations for picnic areas.
28 April 2022 0:44
Nice park if you don't mind out of control dogs. I like dogs, I have a dog, I like off-leash areas etc. But at the off-leash part of this park lots of owners here have zero control over their dog and it is not unusual to even see dogs without owners (must be lost). If you are biking on the paved trail, be ready to slam on the brakes when a dog runs right up in front of you.

In the on-leash part of the park there is a nice new washroom and lots of decent picnic areas, but it can be very busy in the summer. I would never make this park my "destination" but it is not bad to stop at for a break if you are travelling the river valley trail system.
19 December 2021 19:32
Such a fun park and playground for the kids. I love that it's wood (or at least looks like it) and not plastic like all the other new playgrounds around town.
12 December 2021 10:29
Very accessable boat launch, and accommodating trailer parking. Very busy on weekends, recommend arriving early for launch use.
08 December 2021 23:22
I really like this park!

Haven;t been here since I was a child until recently, but it is wonderful.
07 December 2021 10:35
I work with senior citizens and we all love the viewing and seat down area by the river. I bring a pillows to sit on and snacks. We enjoy birds, the like minded Edmonton people and the dogs
04 November 2021 20:46
Great place for you and your furbaby, nice trails beautiful views and riverside, only thing I did not like about this place is too much pedestrian and cycle traffic otherwise it's a must go.
12 October 2021 1:35
Great sites and campfire stoves, great idea for reservations during family events or outdoor picnics, clean grounds, and garbage ️.
06 October 2021 0:20
Great out of the way park. They have a huge open area for picnics and smaller more secluded areas with picnic tables and a fire pit. Close to the river and lots of walking trails.
21 September 2021 6:12
Had a picnic last Saturday. Place was nice with lots of room for kids to play. We were able to prepare barbecue and other foods.

Going around the park were tables set among the trees which provides lots of privacy for the users. It also connects to the white mud and buena vista dog off leash area. Walking further east leads to Hawrelak Park.

The washrooms are nice and clean although located near the entrance.

Parking is quite limited though and some people reserved their parking by leaving a table on the space.

Hope they could provide power outlets; a washroom at the other side of the park.
18 September 2021 1:36
Been boating on the river for many years the city screwed the boat launch up so now only one person can load or unload at a time before the city touched it we could launch 10 to 20 boats at a time
09 September 2021 23:19
Beautiful park with several river valley trails. Awesome natural area. Great picnic sites with tables/firepit campstoves.
19 August 2021 11:28
Nice walking trails next time I'll bring a bike beautiful view of the river valley and the river
04 August 2021 6:51
Wonderful place for social gatherings. Highly recommended for families with children. You can find Snake there. In our 5 hours stay we found 2 snakes.
28 July 2021 14:57
Had a very pleasant BBQ with my family. While the park was busy we were able to find a quiet secluded spot and able to enjoy each other's company
28 July 2021 14:40
The waterfront has been redone and it's very lovely. New bathrooms, new playground, not very busy.
28 July 2021 13:08
Beautiful park but unfortunately the park is always overfilled with people. Great facilities and amenities, and tons of parking if you don't mind a bit of walk. Not recommended if you want to go to a park that doesn't feel like a festival.
25 July 2021 17:13
This is a very popular dog park. If you’re planning a visit here but don’t like dogs, please be careful.
17 July 2021 5:05
Great place for a nice walk and to meet up outside with friends. There are lots of cute dogs in the area also.
09 July 2021 21:23
It's clean. We'll manicured grass. Narrow roads though. Picnic tables are nice & movable. We love the river.
08 July 2021 3:42
Very clean bathrooms, the landscaping and the trails within the park are very prominent, it was lovely to watch people enjoying their rides and walks throught the day, my family and children had a very pleasant day and great weather will revisit again
27 May 2021 7:21
What a great location sandwiched between the Valley Zoo and the river. Spots are limited but there are areas for picnicking and games with walking paths throughout. It was good to get out and breathe some fresh air.
14 May 2021 5:07
Picnic site 4 was available when we visited the park, and it was amazing. Cozy, private grounds just enough for our family. We were able to practice social distancing as well because of its location
11 February 2020 19:53
We love taking our dogs here. Nice scenery. Very spacious. A lot of area to walk. Overall, beautiful
01 January 2020 9:32
Great place to have a bbq or go for a stroll. Only issue is with the dog owners-keep your animal on a leash if you cannot control them with your voice, as a true dog owner should be able to do. A few times now, I have been rushed by a medium-to-large sized dog because their owner is too busy chatting with their friend and leave the dog unattended. So, train your dog properly or keep them away from the park, idiot. Btw, I love dogs, it's always a human (owner) problem.
12 November 2019 18:42
I really love that this park has nicely paved, shady paths as well as open, sunny fields for kids to run around in. It looks like a great spot for hosting gatherings too. The hidden gem here though is the walk along the path west /south following the river - it's so secluded here, it feels like you've gone for a weekend camping (ok, tailgate camping) while you're right in the middle of the city. So nice
13 October 2019 9:36
My son and I love going on nature walks here.no matter the time of year. We don’t have dogs (apt building not pet friendly), but love seeing them.
21 September 2019 0:51
Lots of great trails, I went to the dog park and got to pet plenty of friendly dogs. The path leads to a bridge over the north sask river directly into Hawrelak Park which is handy.
14 September 2019 2:02
Great place to dock your canoe in and out of the river. Even a floaty, spend the day on the river
09 September 2019 23:21
This is a really nice park. Getting there is easy. The road leading there (Bueno Vista) goes to the park through a quiet neighborhood. So there's no busy traffic leading into the park. Once inside, the site numbers (from 1 to 8) are sequential along the drive path, so that you cannot miss your way or site. There's also parking around each site. It has lots of grounds and space between each site. This is my first time here and I will certainly be back!
26 August 2019 12:56
Great place for entire family or to meet friends. A lot of sites with privacy. Every site has a picnic table or 2 tables and fire pit. Also a lot of sites for big group of people.
07 August 2019 9:05
All the river valley parks are nice, but this one is a favourite. Picnic sites are especially nice here.
24 July 2019 11:55
One of the best parks in the City if you're looking for one where you can hold special occasions then this is the right place to be! Very clean and quiet environment so make your best to contribute to maintain cleanliness.there's garbage bins all over the park. I'm just wondering why all this time there's only one washroom for the whole place? But it's all good!
22 July 2019 18:19
Great park to bike ride, off leash dog park walks, and explore the river valley. Plus you can cross the bridge to hawrelak park and have even more to explore. Plenty of parking and the nice wide paved paths make it easily accessible for all.
22 July 2019 15:54
It's always nice to go there but.plastic transportable toilets far away from the grill places, no pets allowed! Therefore 3 stars only.
05 July 2019 14:51
I usually go to the dog park but I was in the park beside for an event. It was nice, decent parking and close to the river. Seems like a great place for a picnic, they had lots of little picnic spots and a few big ones.
27 June 2019 8:09
Excellent view of Edmonton's River Valley, wonderful walk with wood burning BBQs available with picnicking tables nearby. Large fields for play, plenty of parking, and even a boat launch.
23 May 2019 21:37
One of my favorite places for a run. They have paved trails where you can watch happy pups play at the dog park and some great unpaved trails through the trees for a nice trail run.

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